とりとめもない

expression, noun-modifying (irregular)

incoherent; rambling; vague; whimsical

Describes speech, thoughts, or writing that lacks focus, jumps around, or is hard to follow. Often used in negative contexts to criticize aimless talk. The phrase is a fixed expression, literally 'without a point to hold onto'.

See also: とりとめのない

• 彼かれの話はなしはとりとめもなくて、何なにが言いいたいのかわからなかった。

  His talk was so rambling that I couldn't tell what he wanted to say.

• とりとめもない考かんがえが頭あたまの中なかをぐるぐる回まわっていた。

  Vague, wandering thoughts were spinning around in my head.